Mike Baker
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Memphis Officers Had Been Reprimanded After Using Force
Four officers charged in Tyre Nichols’s death had been disciplined previously, including two who had failed to report using force during arrests.
A Small Boat, a Vast Sea and a Desperate Escape From Russia
In September, two men set out from Russia, hoping a boat could carry them to asylum on U.S. soil. Their quest for freedom did not...
What Is the Memphis Police SCORPION Unit?
The SCORPION unit’s officers are now accused in the murder of Tyre Nichols.
10 Key Revelations in Idaho Murder Case
Court records unsealed this week provided vital and unsettling new details about the night four University of Idaho students were killed.
A Timeline of the Idaho Student Murders
New investigative details released on Thursday provide the first clear view of the apparent movements of the man accused of fatally stabbing four University of...
4 University of Idaho Students Dead in ‘Crime of Passion’
The authorities were still piecing together what had transpired at a home near the University of Idaho campus.
An ‘Army’ of Volunteer Sleuths Are Out Hunting for Your Stolen Car
In Portland, vehicle thefts have soared, and the police say they are focused on other crimes. Now victims are helping each other track down their...
A Fire, an Arrest, and a New Challenge for the Federal Burn Program
U.S. Forest Service officials decried the arrest of an employee who was leading prescribed burns in Oregon, where residents accused the agency of reckless burning.
Lawmakers to Investigate Sexual Abuse in Junior R.O.T.C. Programs
The House oversight committee wants the Pentagon to report on sexual misconduct in the high school programs and how it holds instructors accountable.